Chile: Chaiten Volcano Eruption Causes Evacuations, Flight Cancellations

By Larry Habegger | May 8th, 2008 |

The long-dormant Chaiten volcano spewed lava and blasted ash some 20 miles high May 6, forcing the total evacuation of the provincial capital of Chaiten, six miles from the volcano... [Read this entry]

Chile: Crime Up in Santiago, Nationwide

By Larry Habegger | May 30th, 2007 |

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A report released by the Ministry of the Interior indicated that muggings increased almost 20 percent during the first four months of the year compared to the same period last... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | March 1st, 2005 |

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A forest fire caused by a careless camper burned out of control for a week in Chile�s most famous national park, Torres del Paine, before being brought under control. The... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | September 24th, 2003 |

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Anti-Chile protests on the roads of Bolivia have caused bus companies in the northern Chilean city of Arica to cancel cross-border services to La Paz. A Chilean bus was attacked... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | July 9th, 2002 |

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An escalation of violence by neo-Nazi skinheads has authorities concerned that they must be brought under control or become a danger to society. Skinheads engaged in a vicious attack on... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | June 14th, 2002 |

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A severe drought has forced Chile to ration power over a 1300-mile stretch north to south between Taltal and Chiloe, with the capital city of Santiago midway between. Santiago will... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | March 19th, 2002 |

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Serious crime increased almost 28 percent nationwide in 2001, with the most dramatic increase in Santiago, particularly in the downtown and northeastern neighborhoods. Providencia, a neighborhood near the U.S. Embassy... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | August 13th, 2001 |

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The repatriation of former dictator Augusto Pinochet after 17 months’ detention in London has stirred passions on both sides of the issue. Supporters have celebrated and opponents have demonstrated. It’s... [Read this entry]

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By Larry Habegger | July 31st, 2001 |

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The heaviest rainfall in 20 years has flooded large sections of Santiago and Valparaiso, creating official disaster areas in both cities. Tens of thousands were driven from their homes, power... [Read this entry]

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